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26 October 2006Gay-friendly Labour MPs to stand down 1 The Labour Party is set to lose two of its longest serving supporters of gay rights after two Brighton MPs announced they would be standing down at the next General Election.Brighton based MPs Des Turner and David Lepper, who have consistently supported gay rights in Parliament for their high density of lesbian and gay constituents, both announced they would not run for re-election, citing their age as a reason, as well as discontent with the direction of the government. -
26 October 2006Ireland schools fight homophobic bullying 4 A major nationwide campaign against homophobic bullying was launched this week by Ireland's Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science.Síle de Valera opened the initiative which was conceived of by the Equality Authority and a youth group for the LGBT community called BeLonG To.The campaign aims to distribute posters to every post primary school in the Republic and attempts to reiterate a commitment by schools to stamp out homophobic bullying. -
26 October 2006Foley offered ‘sexual reorientation’ 3 Ex-Congressman Mark Foley has hit the headlines over the last month for his alleged solicitation of young congress aides that has shocked many Americans.To add to the mystery of the saga, a group calling themselves Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays Gays (PFOX) has offered to effectively change his sexuality. -
26 October 2006Trans group pick up award + The support network for transgender people in the civil service has picked up a diversity award.It is the second award ceremony for diversity, which the cabinet office champion as a demonstration of "successes in policy, employment and service delivery across Government".The a;gender network is a group which aims to "provide confidential and mutual support" whilst offering advice and work towards eradicating Transphobia in the government and civil service. -
27 October 2006Gay activist criticises Barker “witch-hunt” 10 Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has accused the British press of being "sensationalist" in its treatment of Tory Environment spokesman Gregory Barker's marriage break up after reports that he had a gay affair.Newspapers have been full of accusations over the last week that the Bexhill MP's marriage to Celeste broke down because he had an affair with a man, a claim which he denies. -
27 October 2006Get ready for gay Bruno + Following the release of Sacha Baron Coghen's Borat film, many in the gay community will be interested to know that north London's latest comedic prodigy is planning his next blockbuster based around his gay Austrian 'fashionista' character Buno.The new project however is said to be the subject of a bidding war amongst some of Hollywood's top film studios. -
27 October 2006Israeli gays fear incitement 23 Israeli gay campaigners have complained to police about homophobic incitement as opposition to the upcoming WorldPride march grows.Religious groups and right wing conservative politicians have expressed their 'disgust' towards the gay pride march since the Jerusalem police, State Prosecution, the Jerusalem Municipality, the high court and gay rights groups agreed that it could take place on November 10. -
27 October 2006Madonna’s £3100 charity boots + A pair of Doctor Martin boots designed by Madonna have raised 3100 for the National AIDS Trust (NAT).The customised designs, which were donated as part of National Giving Week, were sold to the highest bidder on internet auction site eBay."Celebrity support can be instrumental both in raising awareness about HIV and vital funds to continue our work," said Deborah Jack, Chief Executive of NAT. -
27 October 2006Canadian postmen stand up to gay-hate mail 1 Postmen in Vancouver, Canada have been threatened with disciplinary actions after refusing to deliver a pamphlet that stated "The Plague of this 21st Century: The Consequences of the sin of Homosexuality (AIDS)" writes the Toronto Star.The homophobic propaganda was produced by the Fundamentalist Baptist Mission in Waterford, Ontario and was called the "Prophetic Word". -
27 October 2006Brighton’s gay bars rethink security as violence escalates + Gay venues in Brighton are introducing revolutionary measures to prevent violent attacks as disorderly behaviour continues to rise in the city.Innovative new identification devices are planned for numerous bars and clubs as Brighton's gay scene fights back against increasing aggression and violence. -
27 October 2006Human rights blogger sacked after posting Foley messages 3 A gay lobby group employee has been sacked after it was revealed that he was the first to publish email messages between disgraced ex-Florida Congressman Mark Foley and work experience interns.Mark Foley resigned from the US Congress earlier this month amid reports that he sent inappropriate sexually explicit messages to teenage interns, and now it has emerged that a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) employee was the source of the computer messages and posted them onto his blog using a work computer .
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27 October 2006Bush attacks gay unions + US President George W Bush used a fund raising speech this week to express opposition to same sex marriage.It comes after the New jersey Supreme Court called for the state to give fairer rights to gays and lesbians.Justice Barry Albin, who authored the 66 page majority ruling said unequal rights can no longer be tolerated, "[The] unequal dispensation of rights and benefits to committed same-sex partners can no longer be tolerated under our State Constitution. -
27 October 2006Gay wedding planner opposes “lazy equality” 1 A gay wedding planner is calling for support of a campaign to make sure the new Equality Act doesn't allow any exemptions which would allow venues to refuse providing a location for civil partnerships.Pink Weddings is seeking over 3,000 signatures to take a petition to Downing Street in December to show opposition to "lazy equality."The government has faced criticism of a delay in implementing new guidelines protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination in the provision of goods and services. -
27 October 2006NYC public transport removes Trans discrimination 1 Transgender people now have the right to use any restroom they choose in New York City's public transit system under an unprecedented deal revealed this week.According to the New York Daily News, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has agreed to allow riders to use MTA rest rooms "consistent with their gender expression," the Transgender Legal Defence and Education Fund announced. -
27 October 2006Does beer + football + girls = a man? + A poster campaign asking 'What does it mean to be a man?' has been launched by Somerset County Council.The new 'passionate and proud' posters aim to challenge stereotypical views of men and issues such as aggression and homophobia. -
27 October 2006The politics of a personal life 11 PinkNews.co.uk's Tony Grew asks if Tory spokesman Gregory Barker's privacy pleas amid reports of a gay affair are warranted..The free paper LondonLite made much of yesterday's revelation that a leading Tory MP has left his wife and three children and embarked on an affair.Given that the paper often talks about sexual liaisons in a knockabout fashion, runs speed dating competitions and sex tips, it seems strange that it took such a straight-laced tone when reporting what would appear to be a marriage breakdown. -
30 October 2006Trans MP in toilet row 1 Europe's first transsexual MP may be given her own private bathroom after leaving other female toilet users feeling flushed.Vladimir Luxuria, a member Communist Refoundation Party, who was elected in Italy's recent polls, has caused outrage amongst politicians as they argue over which toilet she should be allowed to use. -
30 October 2006Pop tycoon funds gay pride fire appeal 1 A former pop mogul turned politician has promised to back an appeal from nine fire-fighters disciplined for refusing to distributing fire safety leaflets at a gay pride event.George Hargreaves, who launched gay icons such as Sinitta, is donating 50,000 to an appeal, vowing to take the case all the way to the House of Lords. -
30 October 2006Gay campaigners criticise paper’s “repugnant” cartoon 2 Gay campaigners have criticised the New York Post for publishing an anti-gay cartoon in reaction to last week's New Jersey ruling on same sex unions.New Jersey's Supreme Court ruled that gay couples should be equal before the law last week, prompting the Post's cartoonist to draw a man carrying a sheep wearing a bridal ceil to get married in the US state. -
30 October 2006Comment: A baldness cure for men who aren’t bald yet + Am I going to go bald? Most men worry about it at some stage.
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Video: Married binational gay couple kept apart by DOMA urges US Supreme Court strike-down7
US: President Obama urges Congress to pass bill to end anti-LGBT workplace discrimination5
US: GOP Senator says he thinks businesses should be able to sack people for being gay16
Former BP CEO Lord Browne to write new book on homophobia in business4
Scottish trans woman ‘forced’ to leave town after she was branded a ‘witch’12
US: Psychotherapists slam ‘gay cure’ app still available from Google app store3
Mixed martial arts fighter: ‘Equal marriage could lead to incest, bestiality and child marriages’50
Dale Cregan sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering gay police officer and her colleague4
Russia: Fans warn anti-gay law poses 2018 World Cup violence risk7
US Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8: Six possible outcomes3
- US: GOP Senator says he thinks businesses should be able to sack people for being gay16
- Mixed martial arts fighter: 'Equal marriage could lead to incest, bestiality and child marriages' 50
- Video: Married binational gay couple kept apart by DOMA urges US Supreme Court strike-down7
US: Gay Catholics to turn their backs on Cardinal who compared Pride to Ku Klux Klan rally10- Scottish trans woman 'forced' to leave town after she was branded a 'witch'12
French Olympic swimmers pose as 'imaginary gay couple' for anti-homophobia campaign12- US: President Obama urges Congress to pass bill to end anti-LGBT workplace discrimination5
US: Caterpillar Inc cuts ties with Boy Scouts over lack of progress on gay leadership2
In Photos: As One in the Park 201317
Nebraska: University withdraws lesbian student for 'immoral homosexual acts'19
Daily Mail's Andrew Pierce: I'm called a 'homophobe' and 'Uncle Tom' for opposing equal marriage102
Tory Lord Mawhinney tables 'traditional marriage' amendment for equal marriage bill61
Lord Dear proposes new amendment to equal marriage bill concerning 'traditional marriage'60
Baroness Knight: The gays are still good at antiques and Section 28 was right59
French mayor: 'I will go to the gallows' before performing a same-sex wedding52
Lord Hylton tables new wrecking amendment for the equal marriage bill52
Labour's Clause 20 sex education amendment fails in the Commons50-
Mixed martial arts fighter: 'Equal marriage could lead to incest, bestiality and child marriages'50
Pope Francis: There is a 'gay lobby' at the heart of the Vatican 'it exists'48
YouGov poll: Next Doctor Who actor being straight less important than being male and British45
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